La Vela Dining & Bar
$$ • Italian, Bars, Pet Friendly
Hours:
558 11th Ave, New York
(212) 695-2112
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La Vela Dining & Bar Reviews
This is a great little restaurant if you're in the Times Square or theatre district. Being up on 11th Avenue, it's away from the craziness but still close enough to be convenient. The menue is slightly limited if you don't want pizza or pasta, but there is something for everyone. The fried calamari was excellent. The prices were reasonable and ambience was very soothing. I would definitely go again after a show.
[Rounded up from 3.5] a friend and I decided to stop by, as we have passed by a few times. We got the Capricciosa Pizza and Fettuccine Bolognese to share. The pizza was just ok, but the pasta was delicious. The pasta was cooked to my preference (nicely al dente), and the sauce was good. We also got some cocktails. I was a bit taken aback by the Espresso Martini, but I think that's on me for not catching that the cocktail includes Bailey's. It was empty when we arrived, but service...read full review
Ratings
Hours
Monday | 3 - 10:30PM |
Tuesday | 12 - 10:30PM |
Wednesday | 12 - 10:30PM |
Thursday | 12 - 10:30PM |
Friday | 12 - 11PM |
Saturday | 12 - 11PM |
Sunday | 12 - 10:30PM |
What a great gem of a restaurant. Tremendous food, from appetizers to warm bread with pesto, to delicious main courses and desserts. Our waiter, Remey, was friendly and attentive, and the owner, Antonio is there to provide a great dining experience. Highly recommend.